If your child is spending hours doom-scrolling on their phones instead of revising, education experts warn it might actually be a silent cry for help. Tutors at leading education platform Tutors Valley said one of the most misunderstood signs of exam stress and anxiety is procrastination.“Procrastination is a major sign of anxiety,” said Lindsey Wright, senior tutor at Tutors Valley. “When a child is constantly on their phone or avoiding revision, it’s rarely about laziness. Most of the time, they feel completely overwhelmed and don’t know where to start.”How can parents help?Wright advised that instead of telling teens off over their phone use, try to help them by breaking down their revision into manageable chunks.Sit down together and create a manageable study plan with small, achievable goals.“Exam stress isn’t always loud or obvious – sometimes it’s quiet, avoidant, and easily misread,” she added. Any other signs of exam stress?They complain about physical symptomsStomach aches, headaches, or trouble sleeping can be symptoms of anxiety, especially if they appear in the run-up to exams.Try to maintain a routine and encourage rest, healthy meals, and open c